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Ostfeld Family History

Ostfeld Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hosfeld, Ostwald, Hossfeld, Oster, Ostler, Oswell, Oswald, Postel

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Where is the Ostfeld family from?

You can see how Ostfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ostfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ostfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ostfeld families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ostfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ostfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ostfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ostfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ostfeld. 100% of Ostfeld men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ostfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Ostfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ostfeld census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 356 immigration records available for the last name Ostfeld. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Ostfeld. For the veterans among your Ostfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ostfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ostfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ostfeld in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ostfeld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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